Listening answers with explanations

Multilevel · Part 3 · Multilevel Practice Test 25

Part 3: Listening answers

Answers to questions 15–18 (4 in all), each with why it is right.

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Answers 15–18

  1. 15

    Speaker 1

    F: arrogant Matching features

    Speaker 1 describes him as not modest and eager to praise his own abilities. This matches F, arrogant.

    “He certainly isn't what you'd call modest. He'll be the first one to tell you how brilliant he is”
  2. 16

    Speaker 2

    C: tough Matching features

    Speaker 2 says she recovers from difficulties and is resilient. This matches C, tough.

    “she keeps bouncing back. She's definitely what you'd call resilient”
  3. 17

    Speaker 3

    E: moody Matching features

    Speaker 3 describes him as changing between cheerful and withdrawn. This matches E, moody.

    “One time you're with him he's cheerful and sociable, the next time he sits quietly in the corner and doesn't want to speak to anyone.”
  4. 18

    Speaker 4

    A: critical Matching features

    Speaker 4 says he regularly finds fault and is never satisfied. This matches A, critical.

    “He's one of those people who's always finding fault with things. Nothing's ever good enough for him.”

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